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Kompany blasts handball calls after Bayern's UCL exit to PSG

Bayern's anger shifts to officiating.

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What happened: Vincent Kompany publicly questioned two handball decisions after Bayern Munich's Champions League semifinal defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. His comments followed Bayern's 1-1 draw in Munich on May 6, 2026, which sent PSG through 6-5 on aggregate after the 5-4 first leg in Paris.

Why it matters: The remarks keep the focus on officiating in a tie decided by a single goal over two legs, with Bayern arguing key penalty decisions went against them in both matches. For Bayern, the fallout adds to the frustration of a European exit; for PSG, the result sets up a Champions League final against Arsenal. Kompany's officiating complaints have already become a central part of the postmatch story.

By the numbers: Second leg: Bayern Munich 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain. Aggregate: PSG 6-5 Bayern. First leg: PSG 5-4 Bayern. Known scorers from the second leg: Ousmane Dembele for PSG, Harry Kane for Bayern. Next confirmed match implication: PSG vs Arsenal in the Champions League final on May 30, 2026.

What to watch: Watch for any UEFA reaction or wider refereeing debate around the handball decisions from both legs. On the field, attention now turns to PSG's final against Arsenal and Bayern's response after a narrow semifinal exit.

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